Now that fall is almost here, you're probably feeling like it's time to
switch up your style a little. Good news: While you might have to
rotate your closet to stay on trend, your makeup bag is basically
all set. A lot of what you already have on hand (summer powder,
your favorite gloss) can be used in new ways to create sexy,
updated looks. The trick is to make your products work harder for
you — who knew bronzer could double as blush? — and follow the
tricks of makeup artists. Here, they share cool tips for getting
extra mileage out of what you own for a very sexy effect.

Hotter Lips

Turn old into new! Instead of
buying all new lipsticks, layer your existing
shades to create fun fall options.
Combine brown and pink to make
a sultry rose, red and purple for plum,
and coral and red for fuchsia.

Make your red lipstick racier.
Apply pressed powder in between coats to intensify your everyday
red lipstick. "The powder pulls out
the oil from the lipstick, so you're
left with a deep, matte stain, which
is exactly the kind of effect you
want right now," says Chantel
Miller, MAC senior makeup artist.
Her pick: MAC Select Sheer/
Pressed Powder, $21.

Pat foundation over your
lips. The nude, mod lip is the balance
to this season's rich colors.
You don't even need any lipstick to
pull it off. "Just dip a makeup
sponge in foundation, press it to
your lips, and let it dry for a few
seconds," says Shane Paish, Dior
global makeup adviser. "Finish it
off with a clear lip gloss to add
some shine, and you're good to
go." Dior Addict Ultra Gloss
Reflect in Tulle, $24.50, is great
for this trick.

Fresh, Flawless Skin

Rub face primer on your body.
Skin-revealing dresses are still in
for fall, so your legs and arms need to
shine. The pros smooth on regular
makeup primer. "Primers contain light
diffusers that even out and enhance
your skin tone," explains Miller. "So it's
great to apply them anywhere you
want to draw extra attention." We like
Lancôme's La Base Pro, $42.

Swirl cherry lip gloss on your
cheeks. Dick Page, artistic director
for Shiseido the Makeup, recommends
using bright red gloss or balm
on your apples to enhance your natural
glow. "You can layer on more or
less to get the exact level of rosiness
that you want," he says. Try Nivea's
Cherry Tinted Lip Care, $2.99.

Trade bronzer for blush. To get
the chiseled cheekbones from the catwalks,
sweep bronzer (instead of
powder blush) onto the hollows of the
cheeks. "This creates shadows and
depth so your cheekbones stand out
more," notes Paish. You also can
use a darker shade of powder that's
left over from summer.

"Paint" on your foundation. Models
looked especially airbrushed on the
fall runways. To get the look: Use a
makeup brush to put on liquid foundation.
"The bristles evenly distribute the
product, so you get this soft veil of
coverage," says Miller. When going over
tricky areas (like under the eyes or
around the nose), squeeze the tip to flatten
the edge to smooth out lines. Every
few days, remember to wash your brush
with shampoo to remove buildup.

Instantly Alluring Eyes

Maximize your blush. Take
a creamy rose blush, and apply
it in a half-moon shape under your
brow bone and over the tops of
your cheekbones. "You'll get a subtle
sheen that draws attention to your
eyes and makes your face glow,"
explains Page.

Wear contrasting eye-shadow
colors. It's a hot trend for fall, but
just work with what you already have.
Apply a bright, intense hue (like purple)
on your upper lids, then drag a
softer hue (pearly green) along your
lower lash line, recommends Page.

Put bronzer on your lashes.
Comb loose bronze powder through
lashes instead of mascara. "You'll get
a subtle sparkle that's so sexy for
night since it catches the light," says
Miller. One swipe should do it —
you don't want any excess flakes to
fall under your eyes. Try MAC
Pigment Powders, $19.50.

Seasonless Beauty Secrets

Some makeup tips are so good, they work
any time of the year.

DEFINE YOUR BROWS. Use
mascara to accentuate
your shape and
conceal any patchy
gaps. We like working
with Estée Lauder
Sumptuous Bold Volume
Lifting Mascara,
$19.50, since it has a
mousselike texture.